The FX-8120 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $43.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the FX-8120
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
- Up to 55% cheaper – $35.00 vs $78.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 73 vs 125 Watts
FX-8120 vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
FX-8120 vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-8120 vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-8120 vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
FX-8120
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-8120 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 12th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Zambezi | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
